Maungahuka Hut

-40.9122916°S, 175.3339477°E

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Helen

What happened?

Words of wisdom

Always take a PLB into the mountains.

Don’t assume that SAR wont be able to help you. Its pretty amazing what they can fly a helicopter in and complete 3 winching maneuvers in!

Thank you note

Thanks to ACR and the Westpac rescue helicopter SAR that saved our lives.

Rescue location

Maungahuka Hut

Rescue team

Local Search and Rescue

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This product has been replaced by the ResQLink View. Learn More It may be small, but it's tough. The ResQLink™+ Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a buoyant, GPS-enabled rescue beacon that's suited for outdoor adventures of all sizes (think: everything from hiking and cycling to hunting and fishing). Should you run into an unexpected survival situation, the ResQLink+ PLB will relay your location to a network of search and rescue satellites, allowing local first responders to more easily get you home safe and sound. Be Prepared for the Unpredictable!